Overview

The Diploma of 3D Design and Animation at Torrens University Australia you'll develop a portfolio to show off your creative potential and help you start your career in the design sector. Under the mentorship of our academic team and industry partners you'll learn how to tell stories, bring characters and digital worlds to life and respond to client briefs. You'll also develop a theoretical and technical base of knowledge of general 3D principles and practice, along with an introduction to specialist areas within the field.

Careers

The course is a stepping stone towards an exciting career in 3D design and animation as well as an entry point into one of our Bachelor degrees. You can find opportunities within a dedicated film or broadcast postproduction, animation, visual effects or game studio environment, or alternatively as an in-house specialist working for organisations in a range of industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include

2D Asset Creation
3D Asset Creation
Game Design
Animation
Work Integrated Learning
Game Production
Beyond the Creative Industries

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply any time throughout the year for the next intake start date - or a future start date if you are planning ahead

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Graphic Design Game Design Animation View 13 other Bachelors in Animation in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 103343J

Successful completion of at least 0.25 EFTSL at AQF level 6, 0.5 EFTSL at AQF level 5 or above, or equivalent

OR

Australian secondary school certificate, or equivalent Senior Secondary qualification, or Baccalaureate Diploma

Academic IELTS 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) or equivalent

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23600 AUD / year

≈ 23600 AUD / year

Additional Details

National: $2,433 per subject

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Sydney

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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